Should a prospective engineering major not apply to ANY schools without engineering?

austinmshauri
Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:04:29 +0000

I don’t understand why I need any merit. Every school I’m applying to other than UCs guarantee to meet full need.



YOUR definition of need and the colleges’ definitions can be wildly different. If your dad makes $100k but writes off $70k, your taxes will show an adjusted gross income of $30k. BUT, colleges have their own financial aid forms, so maybe they’ll add $60k back in and count your dad’s income as $90k. That’s why net price calculators are not reliable for families who own small businesses.